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Takes you step-by-step through every part of a criminal case, from arrest and searches, through preliminary hearings, pretrial procedures, trial preparation, trial, sentencing and post-trial remedies. It offers the most comprehensive coverage of California criminal law and procedure available. Topics covered include: confession; incompetency and insanity proceedings, death penalty practice; "three strikes" sentencing: appeals and habeas corpus proceedings; murder; robbery; narcotics and alcohol offenses; sex offenses and burglary.
Beyond in breadth of coverage, California Criminal Defense Practice also offers unparalleled substantive analysis with case winning strategies and procedural guidance. With coverage of both adult and juvenile prosecutions, it also features:
• Outlines for defense organization
• Illustrative filled-in forms for every stage of your case
• Step-by-step checklists for efficient evaluation of problems and review of procedures
• Section summaries and chapter lists of significant issues and remedies
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Featured Authors
Sevilla, Charles
Charles M. Sevilla is in private practice in San Diego in the law firm of Cleary & Sevilla. He has previously served as Chief Deputy State Public Defender; head of the Los Angeles office of the State Public Defender; Chief Trial Attorney, Federal Defenders of San Diego; and Staff Attorney for VISTA Legal Services in Washington, D.C.
Table of contents
Division I Criminal Justice System
Chapter 1 The California Defense Advocate
Chapter 2 Criminal Jurisdiction Of State Courts
Chapters 3-9 [Reserved]
Division II Arrest & Release
Chapter 10 Investigative Detention
Chapter 11 Arrest
Chapter 12 Bail
Chapter 13 Extradition
Chapters 14-19 [Reserved]
Division III Search & Seizure
Chapter 20 Principles Of Search And Seizure
Chapter 21 Search Warrants
Chapter 22 Warrantless Searches
Chapter 23 Search And Seizure Motions
Chapters 24-29 [Reserved]
Division IV Confessions & Identification
Chapter 30 Confessions And Admissions
Chapter 31 Eyewitness Identification
Chapters 32-39 [Reserved]
Division V Preliminary Hearing Through Arraignment
Chapter 40 Accusatory Pleadings
Chapter 41 Preliminary Hearings
Chapter 42 Arraignment, Pleas, And Plea Bargaining
Chapters 43-49 [Reserved]
Division VI Pretrial Procedures
Chapter 50 Setting Aside Accusatory Pleadings
Chapter 51 Deferred Entry Of Judgment, Diversion, And Dismissal In Interest Of Justice
Chapter 52 Joinder And Severance
Chapters 53-59 [Reserved]
Division VII Pretrial Motions & Writs
Chapter 60 Disqualification Of Judge Or Counsel
Chapter 61 Venue
Chapter 62 Speedy Trial
Chapter 63 Double Jeopardy
Chapter 64 Suspension Of Criminal Proceedings
Chapters 65-69 [Reserved]
Division VIII Trial Preparation
Chapter 70 Discovery And Investigation
Chapter 71 Scientific And Expert Evidence
Chapter 72 Preparing For Trial
Chapter 73 Defenses And Justifications
Chapters 74-79 [Reserved]
Division IX Trial
Chapter 80 Defendant's Trial Rights
Chapter 81 Jury Selection And Opening Statement
Chapter 82 Witnesses
Chapter 83 Evidence
Chapter 84 Motions At Trial
Chapter 85 Submission To Jury And Verdict
Chapter 86 Insanity Trial
Chapter 87 Death Penalty
Chapters 88-89 [Reserved]
Division X Sentencing & Probation
Chapter 90 Probation
Chapter 91 Sentencing
Chapter 92 Special Disposition Proceedings
Chapter 93 Disabilities Flowing From Conviction
Chapter 94 Prisoners' Rights
Chapters 95-99 [Reserved]
Division XI Posttrial Remedies
Chapter 100 Motions In Trial Court
Chapter 101 Appeal
Chapter 102 Extraordinary Writs
Chapter 103
Chapter 104 Parole
Chapter 105 Executive Clemency
Chapters 106-119 [Reserved]
Division XII Juvenile Practice
Chapter 120 The Juvenile Court System
Chapter 121 Commencement Of The Process
Chapter 122 Detention Hearing
Chapter 123 Fitness Hearing
Chapter 124 Jurisdiction And Disposition Hearings
Chapter 125 Postdisposition Proceedings
Chapters 126-139 [Reserved]
Division XIII Crimes
Chapter 140 Challenges To Crimes
Chapter 141 Conspiracy, Solicitation, And Attempt
Chapter 142 Crimes Against The Person
Chapter 143 Crimes Against Property
Chapter 144 Crimes Against Order
Chapter 145 Narcotics And Alcohol Offenses
